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Dublin, Oh, Us

Dublin, Ohio

Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing and controlling all investment related functions and activities for 40 year old financial services firm with over $30 Billion under management and advisement. Responsible for multiple investment platforms, including various separately managed accounts and 11 public mutual funds (“The Meeder Funds” – www.meederinvestment.com) which include equity, fixed income and money market funds. Implemented a highly disciplined quantitative approach to the process of analyzing, selecting and monitoring investment policy, asset allocation guidelines, and compliance and risk procedures. Monitor critical macro-economic issues for their potential financial impact on clients’ investment portfolios. Develop and articulate the firm’s macro view of the economy, markets and global issues.Also served as Chief Financial Officer until January, 2015

Columbus, Ohio

Orchestrated and administered all facets of BISYS’ mutual fund accounting and financial administration for all domestic mutual fund operations, encompassing over 50 clients, over 900 funds, over 2,000 classes and total net assets of over $375 Billion. Managed and led staff of over 450 professionals in four countries, including Treasurers and Principal Financial Officers of over 50 mutual fund groups. Also served as Treasurer and Principal Financial Officer periodically for multiple mutual fund groups. Successfully integrated previously underperforming financial administration activities into one cohesive department. Coordinated activities with all other internal groups, including Business Development, Client Services, Technology, Fund Administration, Legal, Marketing and Transfer Agency, Corporate Finance and Human Resources to meet both internal and external needs and expectations. Managed annual budget of over $30 million.Representative Achievements:* Named Employee of the Year in 1999 for all of BISYS Group, Inc., a publicly held Financial Services conglomerate of over 3,000 employees.* Increased total number of funds serviced by over 400%.* Consistently achieved/surpassed all financial objectives. * 1999,2000,2001,2002,2003 -- #1 Industry Fund Accounting Organization, Dalbar* 2004 -- #1 Industry Fund Accounting Organization, Global Custodian Magazine client survey.* Highest rated department, 7 consecutive years (internal client surveys).* Improved operating metrics every year through continuous process and technology improvements.

Columbus, Ohio

Recruited and challenged to revitalize and turn around underperforming unit challenged by significant operational and staffing issues. Initiated assignment with a comprehensive analysis of existing operations to restructure operations, optimize strengths, eliminate weaknesses and reposition for solid growth. Redesigned organizational structures, redesigned core processes, enhanced technologies and created a sophisticated and client responsive organization. Successfully integrated acquisition of Furman-Selz mutual fund accounting operations.

Full accounting, financial analysis, financial reporting, budgeting and business planning responsibility for entire division, including international operations. Maintained books and records for approximately 10 NASD registered broker dealers. Provided all required financial information to parent company. Key participant in successful move of overall Corporate Accounting function from Houston to Columbus. Key participant in successful integration of Concord Financial Services (a public company acquired by BISYS in 1995). Managed accounting activities surrounding acquisition of the Winsbury Companies by BISYS in 1993.

Columbus, Ohio

Recruited to establish new Fund Accounting department for growing Mutual Fund Administrator. Starting with 1 client with 4 funds and $400 million in net assets, grew organization to 12 clients, 60+ funds, $10+ Billion in net assets over a 4 year period. Established and implemented all department procedures, recruited all staff and interfaced regularly with fund boards of directors. In 1989 and 1990, duties also included Director of Transfer Agency services.

Fast-track promotions through a series of increasingly responsible positions. Managed/supervised 4 of 10 largest client relationships in one of firm’s 10 largest national offices.

Mfe, Economics And Finance

Bachelor Of Business Administration (Bba), Dual Major: Accounting And Computer Science. Minor: Statistics

Activities and Societies: National Merit Scholar; University Senate; Captain of Ohio State's first Ultimate Frisbee TeamStarted Fall.